I felt like I was watching a 30 mins video but it was just 10 mins. It's so much knowledge in one single video yet clearly explained. What a absolutely fantastic video!!!
What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
Very informative and nice. Love the fact that you experiment on a variety of angles. Most videographers I work with stick to 1 or 2 composition angles only.
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2. How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer. I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies. Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height. Have fun, -Matt
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
I’m using the DJI R Twist Grip Dual Handle here - amzn.to/33yfZji. There are some mounting points on the arms that work well for mounting monitors. My monitor is an older smallhd501. It’s fine but has a lot of glare so I put a matte screen protector over for an iPhone over it. Sometimes reducing glare, even at the cost of a little brightness, makes a monitor easier to see outdoors. So try that if you have issues with a monitor outside. -Matt
Good tips. I don't shoot weddings but I do use a gimbal for news assignments. As I watch your videos, how do you decide when to shoot in slo mo or do you make that decision in post?
I have a good idea what will be slow'd down while shooting. A lot of it comes from knowing the couple an how I want the film to feel. But I always film the portrait session at 60fps. Most of our couples aren't models and can't hold positions for very long. I'll often run it back at 80% If I don't want it to be slow. -Matt
You can hold the trigger while walking, but it sounds like your sensitivity settings are too high. Did you see the setup guide for the RS2? Same settings work for RS3 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
What are your auto-focus settings? I'm shooting on the R6, but on'y use an external monitor during the dancing at the end of the reception and go manual focus.
remember you can use the external monitor and the cameras monitor at the same time. I should have mentioned this as I always have it set this way. For AF I'm just doing the standard face tracking mode and will object track from time to time. And the c70, which I use a lot, I like to do the Whole Area AF setting, which is unique to that camera.
*What's your favorite gimbal move?*
Order the RS2 : geni.us/DJI-RS2fp
RS2 / RSC2 Settings guide - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
What camera profile do you use on your 1DX Mark II?
I felt like I was watching a 30 mins video but it was just 10 mins. It's so much knowledge in one single video yet clearly explained. What a absolutely fantastic video!!!
What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks Griffin. Total honor to be at your wedding!
I thought I spotted you in there Griffin!
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I can't tell you how helpful this video was. Really encapsulated everything I was looking for answers to. Thanks!
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
WOW💖 This video is everything🥰 about WEDDING VIDEO🎥 🎞 MUCH THANKS BRO and God BLESS YOU 🌟
Very informative and nice. Love the fact that you experiment on a variety of angles. Most videographers I work with stick to 1 or 2 composition angles only.
As a professional full time wedding photographer and videographer I endorse this video
great video and tips!
A wealth of tips and tricks!
Just perfect !
thanks for those BTS shots G.
My first wedding is in two months, needed an insight on movements! Very detailed man!🙏🏼
this is a great video bro , thank you
Damn what a good video! 2 years old and still very well made and obviously relevant!🤩
You're the best. Thanks for the great advice. Greetings from Poland
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2.
How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
Very well explained , not what u shoot but also how u shoot.. its unique on youtube.. thanks
Great vid man clean and clear thanks so much.
Great grade. Clean and without artifacts.
Thanks for this! Probably one of the most helpful videos I've watched. I'm new to using a gimbal and have my first solo wedding shoot this weekend.
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer.
I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
Awesome content. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
What a valuable video. As a new wedding videographer, these are some fantastic insights! Thank you 🙏🏻
glad to hear that! Keep up the hard work Chris.
That was really a Masterclass, man!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Great tutorial!!!!!
Any workshop sir this is really a good tutorials...
Outstanding 😊😊, really 👏 👌 love this brief tutorial 👏. Thanks for sharing 👍
Fantastic tutorial…bravo!!
That was awesome. Learned a lot, thank you.
Excellent advice. I still use your LUT’s all the time btw.
Awesome video, you’re an artist.
This was so helpful, great video!
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
Amazing photography review.😍😍😍😍
Great Video, Really good advice.
Nice set of shots.
MasterClass, thank you so much!!!!!!
Your work is steller.
Really great info! Thanks so much for sharing some of your secrets
Dropping knowledge! Couldn’t subscribe fast enough! 🏃🏻♂️💨
Nice video mate, very useful!! 🎥🎥
Great tips! Thanks for this
Great tips and tricks, thanks!!
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Thanks for the tips!
you should be much more active on TH-cam as you always impress with quality and advice!
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Fantastic, Love it, Thanx for posting
Perfect demonstration, helps a lot Next Video i wish you can tell something about the Camera Focus while you are filming with the Gimbal
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies.
Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
Amazing details - thank you
I upgraded my Ronin S to a small rig side handle, I've used it once and it feels so much better.
Great and really useful advices in this video...thanks for sharing!
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
Hey, I've shot solo once and used the gimbal. It's possible but you have to think ahead for important coverage like ceremonies and first looks.
This is an excellent video! I just got a gimbal and I'm still trying to figure it out so this was super helpful. Thank you!
Nice. Check out the settings guide here to help dial it in - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
just great job . bravo !
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height.
Have fun, -Matt
Which setting on the gimbal do you mainly use for these? Pan Follow, Lock, Full follow, etc?
pan tilt follow
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Yea flip the arms as well. I forgot that was part of it.
excellent tips, keep up the good work.
Fantastic video mate. Can you still use the touch screen focus on the R5 or R6 while using an external monitor?
yes on the R5, no on the R6, which is a bummer.
Very helpful. Thanks!
Great video Thanks !!
Great video brother. Thank you.
Giving away all your secrets! haha -- but I love that new set up
I love ur content. U are really pro
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
You just hold it during the transition to keep the camera pointed forward. Once you're underslung you let go.
@@thefilmpoets I just read in the comments that you used PTF mode. Then it makes sense 🙂. I'm mostly on PF so the axes are locked anyway. Thanks!
thank you, great tips!!
Great video! thanks for sharing your tips
if only you posted videos more often!
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
I use lights at the reception on lights stands. 50mm prime is used for portrait session and sometimes for first dances.
Great recommendations!
How do you handle the focus?
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
Love this video thank you for sharing! Where are you based out of?
loooooved it!
Awesome tips, thanks so much!!:)).
Wooohoo, good job.
Do you ever go handheld? And if so, for what occasion and why?
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
@@thefilmpoets Thank you for that insight!!
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
Was interested to know what monitor you're using that has tap focus in this video?
only tapping focus on back of screen.
Hiya!! This video is so helpful! Do you use PF or PTF for this?
Ptf
Awesome video and content. So good. I'm assuming you're shooting in 60fps the entire day?
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
great vid!!
i will do my first wedding video in a week for free of corse, i added a bit more of a knowledge from you, thank you
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
I always us PTF with the custom deadband and speed settings from the other video.
Thanks for these great tips! What lights do you bring to weddings?
I'm still using the torch led. Nice, small lights, but you have to move them in pretty close.
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting. which Monitor you using and size pls thanks
this is a smallhd 501. It's an older model but I do like how they have a special designed swivel head for them.
@@thefilmpoets thank you 🙏
Amazing man
I am new to working with gimbals. How do you pull focus while using the gimbal?
I'm using the autofocus on the camera and tapping the screen to track the subject.
thank you for sharing
What camera and settings have you used?
I like thr video, can you link this handle Accesorios for ronon
I use this : amzn.to/33yfZji
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
Can i ask u which kind of autofocus do u suggest?
Hi, what do you use to attach the monitor to the handle? I like how you can bend it easily
It's a swivel head cold shoe attachment. I've linked in the description
great info
Great video! I was wondering which handles for the rs2 and monitor you recommend?
I’m using the DJI R Twist Grip Dual Handle here - amzn.to/33yfZji.
There are some mounting points on the arms that work well for mounting monitors. My monitor is an older smallhd501. It’s fine but has a lot of glare so I put a matte screen protector over for an iPhone over it. Sometimes reducing glare, even at the cost of a little brightness, makes a monitor easier to see outdoors. So try that if you have issues with a monitor outside.
-Matt
@@thefilmpoets Thanks Matt!
Good tips. I don't shoot weddings but I do use a gimbal for news assignments. As I watch your videos, how do you decide when to shoot in slo mo or do you make that decision in post?
I have a good idea what will be slow'd down while shooting. A lot of it comes from knowing the couple an how I want the film to feel. But I always film the portrait session at 60fps. Most of our couples aren't models and can't hold positions for very long. I'll often run it back at 80% If I don't want it to be slow. -Matt
Wawww this s just wawww 👍💯
How do you lock the pan axis on the RS3? I can't even walk gently workout it moving around every where.
You can hold the trigger while walking, but it sounds like your sensitivity settings are too high. Did you see the setup guide for the RS2? Same settings work for RS3 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
I figured out that if I enter Sports mode it will lock down the pan axis!
What are your auto-focus settings? I'm shooting on the R6, but on'y use an external monitor during the dancing at the end of the reception and go manual focus.
remember you can use the external monitor and the cameras monitor at the same time. I should have mentioned this as I always have it set this way. For AF I'm just doing the standard face tracking mode and will object track from time to time. And the c70, which I use a lot, I like to do the Whole Area AF setting, which is unique to that camera.